Head Tutor Advisor

• Supervise and support the TAs
• Work closely with administrative full-time staff to support and implement the Summer Chautauqua
• Maintain enthusiasm and a positive attitude during the intensive Summer Chautauqua
• Demonstrate excellent communication and writing skills to concisely report student concerns or incidents to UB full-time staff
• Demonstrate the ability to be a peer mentor who is caring and responsive to student needs
• Attend and actively participate at the Tutor Advisor Orientation Training prior to the start of the summer component
• Encourage team building among participants and other TAs
• Encourage and facilitate critical thinking and a growth mindset among students
• Ensure student activities are creative, interactive, and meaningful at TA family nights, free time, and other scheduled activities
• Encourage students to reach post-secondary education goals
• Be directly concerned with the safety and well-being of all participants
• Listen and strive to understand the needs of UB students
• Oversee student behavior modification plan. (TRAC and TA family competitions)
• Will be familiar with the Emergency Action Plan
• Serve as a stand-in for any TA who is unable to fulfill their duties
• Oversee day-to-day operations such as trouble-shooting housing and maintenance issues, and nightly activities
• Will be responsible of keeping track of hours worked by all TA’s and report those to the Assistant Director for approval
• Be able to effectively delegate tasks to TAs
• Be able to determine which tasks are better suited for yourself, office staff or other TAs
• All other duties as assigned

• Must either recently obtained a Bachelor’s degree or be enrolled in a post-secondary education program for the upcoming fall semester
• Must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Must have completed at least two years of college course work after high school
• Experience with low-income, first generation students and/or prior experience with TRIO or similar programs is preferred, but not required
• Must demonstrate a desire to facilitate students’ success

Experience with low-income, first generation students and/or prior experience with TRIO or similar programs